Inverarish Cottage

Isle of Raasay, Skye

The Sound of Raasay separates the Isle of Raasay from the east coast of Skye and as soon as you get off the ferry which plies across it you realise that you are in a place with a completely different, tranquil and peaceful pace of life without all the tourists and climbers that flock to 'mainland' Skye.

Inverarish is the only real settlement on Raasay, snuggled among woodlands a couple of miles from where the ferry lands. It is a hamlet of little lanes and quiet roads, with one excellent general store and a hotel a little way to the north, beside the Outward Bound Centre.

Inverarish Cottage is one of a small terrace of traditional dwellings which once housed prisoners of war that were sent there during the First World War. It's doubtful if they'd recognise it now, so well has it been refurbished and modernised.

You can easily tell that the renovation of the cottage has been a labour of love for the owner, who enjoys coming here herself whenever its popularity with guests permits. The sitting room has plenty of chairs and sofas that just beg you to come and relax in them. It is kept cosy as can be by the open fire that sits in a traditional fireplace with a tiled surround and cast iron grate.

A door leads through from here to the dining kitchen, which faces the back of the house and where the units are perfectly in keeping with the original floorboards and the rustic dining furniture. The kitchen is also amazingly well-equipped with a full range of appliances. A multi-fuel stove adds to the snug ambience and will keep everyone warm as toast.

Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, a double and a single. The view from the double bedroom across the gardens to the Sound of Raasay and the hills of Skye beyond is quite spectacular. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, while the cottage only has a tiny garden of its own, there is a lovely picnic area right opposite which provides outside space in a delightful setting. There is also off-road parking available for one car.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 3

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

Pet Friendly

Off Street/Private Parking

Garden Furniture

Increased Accessibility

Village

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Dishwasher

Mains Water

Relaxation is the order of the day on Raasay, but that most certainly does not mean that there is nothing to do.

There is one road on the island which curls round the southern end. Where it peters out, you can continue on foot around the coast to some of the deserted settlements which date from when there was a much larger population. Among them is Hallaig, immortalised in verse by Sorley MacLean, who was a native of the island. The track runs high above the shore and the views across to the Scottish mainland are quite breathtaking.

Lovers of flora and fauna will also find much to interest them here - rare orchids, birds of prey including golden eagles, otters, seals and at certain times, dolphins, whales and basking sharks can all be spotted. Look out too for the Raasay Vole, which is unique to the island.

The island is dominated by the curiously shaped, flat-topped extinct volcano Duncaan, atop which Dr Johnson and Boswell are reported to have danced during their Highland journey. It makes for a very good excursion now, as then.

A few miles to the north of Inverarish, the road used to peter out. There was another village, Arnish, up there and one of the villagers, Calum MacLeod, did not see why it should not be accessed by a proper road. When the Council refused to entertain the idea in the 1960s, he set to work and built it himself. By the time he was finished, he and his wife were Arnish's only remaining inhabitants. 'Calum's Road' is now famous as the subject of a recent book. At Inverarish Cottage, you will have the chance to travel it for yourself and marvel at his achievement.

The hotel serves lunches and evening meals (opening hours are restricted during winter months and the bar is not open to non-residents on Sundays). The small car ferry makes the fifteen minute crossing to Skye several times a day and books of tickets for more frequent journeys are available.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Accommodation

Downstairs

Upstairs

Double bedroomSingle bedroomBathroom with bath, WC and wash basin

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Towels (per person)

£5.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by key meter during you stay. Heating is by radiators powered by the multi-fuel stove, electric heaters and open fire (1 bag of coal INCLUDED **). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Save 15% - Easter 2019From 06/04/2019 to 26/04/2019

Save 10% w/c 16 Mar 19From 16/03/2019 to 22/03/2019

Save 10% w/c 23 Mar 19From 23/03/2019 to 29/03/2019

Save 5% w/c 30 Mar 19From 30/03/2019 to 05/04/2019

May Half Term 2019From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 3

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£325.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£395.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£325.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£395.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£475.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£395.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£475.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£395.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£325.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£395.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£295.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£475.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£475.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)

Date

Rating

Comment

14-Mar-2019

Inverarish Cottage is in a wonderful location with good access and facilities.There is no shower or wifi, and in t...

Inverarish Cottage is in a wonderful location with good access and facilities.There is no shower or wifi, and in the winter months it is very hard to get/keep the cottage warm due to the drafts, which is why I've rated this below 5-stars.Running a bath took a very long time, as the hot water ran out extremely quickly, despite the immersion heater being on for more than 2 hours beforehand.If it were better insulated, had a larger hot water tank, and internet access, I would rate this cottage higher.

Other than that, it is very homely - lovely place, lovely people, "country house" feel to the cottage and it kept us sheltered from the crazy wind!

We came at Inverarisch cottage after a long trip. The wetter was rainy. It was really cold. The little woodblock and the...

We came at Inverarisch cottage after a long trip. The wetter was rainy. It was really cold. The little woodblock and the coals were wet. We could not take a shower because the water was cold. There was nothing. Only letters of what we could not do everywhere. If we had had kids we would turn around immediately because there was a very dangerous stair down to the basement (which we weren't allowed to climb but the door wasn't locked). The wet coals we could buy for around 21 pound from the cottage owner we could buy on the internet for 12 pound incluisive delivery. To shower was a problem. It was really bad we had to pay so much and then pay seperate for the energy ect.

The point is: We would really liked it if there would have been a more warm welcome. Somebody saying hello, some fruit or a bottle of wine at the table. Somebody already heatend the house a bit. Just the little things we experienced in other houses, you feel welcome and it is not all about the money.

Inverarish Cottage

Isle of Raasay, Skye

EC5

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The Sound of Raasay separates the Isle of Raasay from the east coast of Skye and as soon as you get off the ferry which plies across it you realise that you are in a place with a completely different, tranquil and peaceful pace of life without all the tourists and climbers that flock to 'mainland' Skye.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 3

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Overview

Inverarish is the only real settlement on Raasay, snuggled among woodlands a couple of miles from where the ferry lands. It is a hamlet of little lanes and quiet roads, with one excellent general store and a hotel a little way to the north, beside the Outward Bound Centre.

Inverarish Cottage is one of a small terrace of traditional dwellings which once housed prisoners of war that were sent there during the First World War. It's doubtful if they'd recognise it now, so well has it been refurbished and modernised.

You can easily tell that the renovation of the cottage has been a labour of love for the owner, who enjoys coming here herself whenever its popularity with guests permits. The sitting room has plenty of chairs and sofas that just beg you to come and relax in them. It is kept cosy as can be by the open fire that sits in a traditional fireplace with a tiled surround and cast iron grate.

A door leads through from here to the dining kitchen, which faces the back of the house and where the units are perfectly in keeping with the original floorboards and the rustic dining furniture. The kitchen is also amazingly well-equipped with a full range of appliances. A multi-fuel stove adds to the snug ambience and will keep everyone warm as toast.

Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, a double and a single. The view from the double bedroom across the gardens to the Sound of Raasay and the hills of Skye beyond is quite spectacular. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, while the cottage only has a tiny garden of its own, there is a lovely picnic area right opposite which provides outside space in a delightful setting. There is also off-road parking available for one car.

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

Pet Friendly

Off Street/Private Parking

Garden Furniture

Increased Accessibility

Village

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Dishwasher

Mains Water

Map & Local

Relaxation is the order of the day on Raasay, but that most certainly does not mean that there is nothing to do.

There is one road on the island which curls round the southern end. Where it peters out, you can continue on foot around the coast to some of the deserted settlements which date from when there was a much larger population. Among them is Hallaig, immortalised in verse by Sorley MacLean, who was a native of the island. The track runs high above the shore and the views across to the Scottish mainland are quite breathtaking.

Lovers of flora and fauna will also find much to interest them here - rare orchids, birds of prey including golden eagles, otters, seals and at certain times, dolphins, whales and basking sharks can all be spotted. Look out too for the Raasay Vole, which is unique to the island.

The island is dominated by the curiously shaped, flat-topped extinct volcano Duncaan, atop which Dr Johnson and Boswell are reported to have danced during their Highland journey. It makes for a very good excursion now, as then.

A few miles to the north of Inverarish, the road used to peter out. There was another village, Arnish, up there and one of the villagers, Calum MacLeod, did not see why it should not be accessed by a proper road. When the Council refused to entertain the idea in the 1960s, he set to work and built it himself. By the time he was finished, he and his wife were Arnish's only remaining inhabitants. 'Calum's Road' is now famous as the subject of a recent book. At Inverarish Cottage, you will have the chance to travel it for yourself and marvel at his achievement.

The hotel serves lunches and evening meals (opening hours are restricted during winter months and the bar is not open to non-residents on Sundays). The small car ferry makes the fifteen minute crossing to Skye several times a day and books of tickets for more frequent journeys are available.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Accommodation

Downstairs

Upstairs

Double bedroomSingle bedroomBathroom with bath, WC and wash basin

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Towels (per person)

£5.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by key meter during you stay. Heating is by radiators powered by the multi-fuel stove, electric heaters and open fire (1 bag of coal INCLUDED **). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Save 15% - Easter 2019From 06/04/2019 to 26/04/2019

Save 10% w/c 16 Mar 19From 16/03/2019 to 22/03/2019

Save 10% w/c 23 Mar 19From 23/03/2019 to 29/03/2019

Save 5% w/c 30 Mar 19From 30/03/2019 to 05/04/2019

May Half Term 2019From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 3

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£325.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£395.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£325.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£395.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£475.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£395.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£475.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£395.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£325.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£395.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£295.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£475.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£475.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

The cottage is very comfortable, in an ideal location and makes a great holiday base. It is well maintained and welcoming with the ‘snug’ adding to a lovely holiday experience allowing views of the night sky.

I was always kept up to date regarding my booking, receiving regular emails informing me of payment details, directions to cottage and what to expect there. If I had any queries they were answered quickly and professionally and always friendly.